Rice Farming: FG Reveals How Much It Now Costs to Cultivate 1 Hectare in Nigeria

Nigeria’s rice farmers face N2.3m per hectare costs, with fertiliser taking 35%. Government and stakeholders seek cheaper production, financing and irrigation.

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25 Sept 2026, 13:00 WAT · 3 min read

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Rice Farming: FG Reveals How Much It Now Costs to Cultivate 1 Hectare in Nigeria

Nigeria’s rice farmers face N2.3m per hectare costs, with fertiliser taking 35%. Government and stakeholders seek cheaper production, financing and irrigation.

Rice Farming: FG Reveals How Much It Now Costs to Cultivate 1 Hectare in Nigeria

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